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Chemistry and Physics Division

Chemistry and Physics Division

The Chemistry and Physics department offers three majors in Chemistry. The core of all of these majors is gaining a solid understanding of chemistry through fundamental courses and laboratory work. The difference between these majors is the additional, specialized coursework required. Biochemistry majors take biology courses as part of their major while still acquiring a solid foundation in the most important areas of chemistry. Forensic chemistry majors on the other hand, take toxicology courses and learn to use instruments such as those seen in crime shows. Unlike biochemistry and chemistry, forensic chemistry majors are required to perform an internship.

Academic Programs

Chemistry

Fundamentally, chemistry is the study of the matter in the universe and how it changes. Modern chemistry is central to our lives and impacts diverse fields such as medicine, energy generation, cosmetics, food production, and more.

Biochemistry

Fundamentally, chemistry is the study of the matter in the universe and how it changes. Modern chemistry is central to our lives and impacts diverse fields such as medicine, energy generation, cosmetics, food production, and more. The curriculum for chemistry majors is varied and includes specialization in various areas, one of which is biochemistry. Biochemistry combines the traditional study of chemistry with the added biology courses that provide a foundation in both of the natural science fields.

Forensic Chemistry

Fundamentally, chemistry is the study of matter in the universe and how it changes. Modern chemistry is central to our lives and impacts diverse fields such as medicine, energy generation, cosmetics, food production, and more. The curriculum for chemistry majors is varied and includes specialization in various areas, one of which is forensic chemistry. Forensic chemistry is the application of chemistry to questions of criminal and civil law and encompasses toxicology and the chemical analysis of evidence.